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Macheso's bodyguard brutal assaults journalist

Lloyd Gweshe, a karate practitioner and bodyguard for sungura music star Alick Macheso, is set to appear in court on Friday facing charges of grievous bodily harm after he allegedly assaulted veteran journalist Richard Muponde.The incident…

Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 19:18hrs | 984 | by Staff reporter

Macheso gets cash from Sangoma

Prominent Glendale traditional healer Sekuru Nyangatayani born Peter Chimbizi splashed US dollars on stage at Shamwari Joe hotel in Mvurwi on Friday.The traditional healer is Macheso's staunch supporter who always dishes out money to Mache…

Published: 11 May 2025 at 08:25hrs | 1777 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mvurwi

Macheso heaps praises on Nsimbi zeZhwane

Popular Zimbabwean musician Alick Macheso has heaped praise on music group Nsimbi zeZhwane, describing them as masters of their craft who have made a significant mark in the local entertainment scene.Macheso was in Bulawayo over the past w…

Published: 08 May 2025 at 11:18hrs | 677 | by Staff reporter

Macheso accommodates Peter Moyo

The King of Sungura, Alick Macheso, is taking Utakataka boss Peter Moyo to Mvurwi on Friday for his annual tour.Both artistes will perform at Shamwari Joe, a show that is expected to be electrifying.Shamwari Joe proprietor, Barbra Mukombwe…

Published: 07 May 2025 at 19:02hrs | 544 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Cell phone thieves at Macheso's show jailed

Eight cellphone thieves who went on a stealing spree in Chipinge during Alick Macheso's show at Dzonzai Business Centre have been jailed.Tafadzwa Mapfumo (33), Stanley Moyo (33), Tinashe Nyamunda (38), Nomsa Mutimirefu (25), Jabulani Makiw…

Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 18:08hrs | 1100 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Macheso to kick off 2025 showbiz calendar with free Rufaro Stadium bash

Sungura maestro Alick Macheso is set to kick off his 2025 showbiz calendar with a spectacular free bash at Rufaro Stadium in Harare on January 25.The event, which coincides with the launch of Swan Valley cigarettes, promises an unforgettab…

Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 14:20hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter

Tout murdered at Macheso's show

A tragic altercation at an Alick Macheso show on Saturday night resulted in the death of popular Chiredzi tout, Wilson â€˜Gokicho' Mushava. Gokicho was fatally stabbed while attempting to mediate a fight between two men at Masiza Nengere G…

Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 13:24hrs | 1356 | by Staff reporter

Macheso gives in to pressure

Sungura lovers in Guruve and surrounding areas are excited following revelations that the genre's kingpin, Alick Macheso, will return on stage at Guruve hotel on Friday. The development comes in the wake of pressure exerted by fans as they…

Published: 25 Nov 2024 at 13:42hrs | 5293 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Macheso's kupa kuturika accepted

Sungura lovers have accepted the "king of Sungura" Alick Macheso's latest album "Kupa kuturika" Macheso who is on a nationwide tour marketing his new offering is packing venues to capacity.Yesterday all age groups flocked at Jongwe co…

Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 15:25hrs | 2990 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Dotito

Macheso donates to orphanage

The King of Sungura Alick Macheso on Wednesday donated groceries and a 5000 litre water tank to an orphanage in Bindura.Macheso has always shown his generosity to the people of Mashonaland Central where he hails from.Years back he built a …

Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:03hrs | 108 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Sulu ready to support Macheso

Orchestra Dendera Kings front man Suluman "Ascom" Chimbetu is ready to support the king of Sungura Alick Macheso on his Bindura show dubbed Chesology Sungura festival next Saturday.Speaking on the sidelines of his Harare show at the yard b…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 21:44hrs | 79 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Sungura lovers brave rains at Macheso's gig

Lovers of Sungura braved rains on Thursday night as the king of Sungura Alick Macheso held a Harare gig in Budiriro where he was supported by Somandla "Mafia" Ndebele.Although rains tried to disturb Sungura lovers when Mafia was playing bu…

Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:19hrs | 79 | by Simbarashe Sithole

BREAKING: Macheso end of 2023 Show has been cancelled

The current wave of Cholera outbreaks has forced the King of Sungura Alick  Macheso to cancel his much hyped 007 show  in Glendale which was penciled for today.One of Ochestra Mberikwazvo's band manager Lucky Macheso confirmed th…

Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 09:31hrs | 83 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Macheso's end of year party set for Glendale

The King of Sungura Alick Macheso is set to host his end of year party at his favorite hunting ground 007 in Glendale tomorrow.It has since become a norm at Orchestra Mberikwazvo band to end every year in Glendale.Macheso who hails from Ma…

Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 09:06hrs | 96 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Macheso warns tobacco farmers

Orchestra Mberikwazvo boss Alick "baba Shero" Macheso yesterday warned tobacco farmers in Mvurwi to desist from violence.Addressing his legions of fans Macheso said violence is not good because it can be  fatal."People let's enjoy lif…

Published: 07 May 2023 at 06:54hrs | 83 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Minister Kazembe salutes Macheso

Home Affairs Minister and ZANU PF Mashonaland Central province chairperson Kazembe Kazembe on Saturday praised the King of Sungura Alick Macheso for providing entertainment to a multitude of people at 007 Club in Glendale.Kazembe who was a…

Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 12:29hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Glendale

Macheso, Gemma's world tour oversubscribed

SUNGURA muso Alick Macheso continues to fly high with his latest offering Tinosvitswa Nashe which he has taken to international stages.Macheso and his energetic band, Orchestra Mberikwazvo are on a world tour that started on August 5 in th…

Published: 19 Aug 2022 at 06:42hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Macheso is bigger than Ngwazi but .....

THE raging comparison of Sungura legend Alick Macheso and the emerging sungura star Mark Ngwazi reminds me of the late 1990s when a colleague brought Macheso's debut album, Magariro, to a party.The playlist was predominantly Simon Chimbetu…

Published: 31 Jul 2022 at 17:49hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Macheso packs Guruve hotel

Thousands of Sungura lovers around Guruve yesterday  braved the cold and came to see the King of Sungura  Alick Macheso  live on stage.Macheso was hosted by prominent  Guruve businesswoman and music promoter Monica "Mai…

Published: 09 Jul 2022 at 18:05hrs | 88 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Macheso vs Ngwazi: Who hit the right chord?

The debate has been raging like a wild fire for almost a week now, and sungura music fans are clearly divided.The question has not been about who is better between veteran sungura musician Alick Macheso and Mark Ngwazi, the upstart.The deb…

Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:14hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Macheso promises fireworks in Bulawayo

Legendary Alick Macheso "Cheso Power" is promising  fire works this Sartuday  in Bulawayo  as he takes his new album "Tinosvitswa nashe" to the city of Kings.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVEUErl4eZYCheso power is calling …

Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 15:52hrs | 76 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Mark Ngwazi comparison an insult to Macheso, says promoter

LOCAL music promoter, Wanisayi â€˜Mahwindo' Mthandwa, has scoffed at comparisons made on social media between rising star, Mark Ngwazi and Sungura maestro, Alick Macheso, saying the debate is an insult to the latter.This comes after Sungur…

Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 12:37hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Macheso plays guitar with towel

King of Sungura proved to be genius after playing his guitar with a towel at Shamwari Joe hotel in Mvurwi yesterday.Some call him Extra basso or Baba Sharo due to his multi talent on stage.The energetic 54 year old musician packed the venu…

Published: 19 Jun 2022 at 14:37hrs | 86 | by Simbarashe Sithole

'I am inspired by Macheso,' says Kujo

Zimbabwe's finest bass guitarist Kudakwashe "Kujo" Yanika said he is inspired by  King of Sungura Alick Macheso.Kujo is in current form at Andy Muridzo's Jeetaz band and has been voted in the top 10 of Zimbabwe's lifestyle magazine ba…

Published: 27 Feb 2022 at 14:53hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole

King of Sungura salutes fans

The King of Sungura Alick Macheso of Orchestra Mberikwazvo band has saluted fans who came for his family show at Jongwe corner this Sunday.Macheso was filled with joy after seeing a resounding response from his fans who missed him durin th…

Published: 21 Nov 2021 at 21:01hrs | 12 | by Simbarashe Sithole

WATCH: Macheso bounces back with local shows

The King of Singura Alick Macheso and his Orchestra Mberikwazvo band began local shows in Kwekwe yesterday after being forced to stop all shows due to the Covid 19 pandemic.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIrVu9D9pFMToday he is performing …

Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 17:51hrs | 91 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Chitungwiza

Macheso band members assault motorist

Alick Macheso's band members reportedly assaulted a Ruwa motorist in the wee hours of Saturday morning. The band members, who were on their way from a performance at Club Manake, were involved in an accident with the motorist only identifi…

Published: 25 Jun 2019 at 07:27hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Slomo has no beef with Macheso

EXTRA Kwazvose frontman Francis "Franco Slomo" Dhaka (pictured) has refuted claims that he did not see eye to eye with his former boss Alick Macheso after many of his songs have been interpreted as jibes targeted at the latter.Slomo, who p…

Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 07:08hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter

Macheso shows Nyau prowess

Sungura musician Alick Macheso is not leaving his nyau culture anytime soon if his Bindura show on Saturday is anything to go by.The musician was joined by a fan on stage and engaged in well-choreographed nyau dances much to the pleasure o…

Published: 26 Feb 2019 at 20:22hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Macheso fills up Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex

Oh, what a night! Sungura icon Alick Macheso on Friday settled matters with a sold-out gig and capped it with a stellar performance that left many in awe when he launched his 11th album, Dzinosvitsa Kure, at Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex.By …

Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 09:39hrs | 1794 | by Staff rpeorter

Macheso's Dzinosvitsa Kure released in 'calculated' move

SUNGURA enthusiasts, who had been starved of new stuff for two years by sungura kingpin Alick Macheso, yesterday had something to cheer about, as the singer finally unveiled his much-awaited six-track album, Dzinosvitsa Kure, two days befo…

Published: 07 Jun 2018 at 07:29hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Pirates get to Macheso album first

Sungura ace, Alick Macheso is set to unveil his new offering Dzinosvitsva Kure through an album launch at Chitungwiza on Friday but piracy hawks in Masvingo have already pounced with vendors already selling pirated discs.A survey by Chroni…

Published: 07 Jun 2018 at 07:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Macheso's new album hits the streets today

ALICK Macheso's new album - Dzinosvitsa Kure - hits the streets today ahead of the massive album launch set for Aquatic Complex this Friday.The album carries six tracks namely Chikuru Kurarama, Pfuma Yacho, Ndakakutadzirei, Kudzwai, Madzit…

Published: 06 Jun 2018 at 14:43hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Macheso releases 'Dzinosvitsa Kure'

"Handei mberi tipe vanhu kudya kwenzeveIsu hazvisi zvedu, isu chedu hubvonga cheteKana tabvonga togadzika vanodya vodyaKushata kana nhapitapi vachadudzira ivo"This stanza from Alick Macheso's 2003 song "Charakupa" off the album "Zvido Zven…

Published: 06 Jun 2018 at 07:01hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Macheso's album finally OUT

"I COULD be well moved if I were as youâ€¦But I am as constant as the northern star," those were Julius Caesar's words.The very same is coming out of sungura doyen Alick Macheso's mouth as he speaks of his soon-to-be released album, "Dzino…

Published: 03 Jun 2018 at 15:04hrs | 7 | by Staff rpeorter

Macheso nearly weeps playing Tongai Moyo song

The Sungura kingpin Alick Macheso proved to be a genius after he played various songs perfectly from departed musicians like Tongai Moyo, Sytem Tazvida, Cephas Mashakada and the Chimbetus that is Simon and Naison in commemoration of their …

Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 09:40hrs | 78 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Macheso denounces piracy

The Sungura kingpin Alick Macheso has bemoaned piracy that is already rife on his track Kudzwai, which is yet to be recorded but is only played at live shows.The song has already taken the hit tag in Macheso's shows, though it not yet out.…

Published: 05 Feb 2018 at 08:47hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole

WATCH: 'l always put you first in my prayers,' Macheso tells fans

The Red cross ambassador Alick Macheso took 30 minutes praising God for the legions of his fans at Tanza Centre in Chitungwiza yesterday (Saturday).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KayzKK4CslUBaba Shero as he is affectionately known by his …

Published: 31 Dec 2017 at 11:15hrs | 68 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Tears of joy at Macheso show

The king of Sungura Alick Macheso aka baba Shero showed his generosity to many job seekers as he gave them a chance to show case their talent at a family show held at the elite Extra Mile Leisure Spot on boxing day.The Orchestra Mberikwazv…

Published: 27 Dec 2017 at 14:48hrs | 68 | by Simbarashe Sithole

WATCH: Sex workers fight at Macheso Christmas Eve show

There was a serious exchange of blows by commercial sex workers at Alick Macheso's Christmas Eve show at 007 Glendale.The Red Cross ambassador Macheso had to stop play for about 30 minutes preaching the gospel of peace before bursting into…

Published: 25 Dec 2017 at 12:53hrs | 90 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Macheso unmasks Slomo

The rebel Franco (Slomo) Dhaka was unmasked by his former pay master Alick Macheso on Saturday.Dhaka had attended Macheso's farewell show to United Kingdom at Tanza leisure Centre in Chitungwiza.Macheso told Franco of Extra Kwazvose fame t…

Published: 23 Oct 2017 at 06:56hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Send-off show for Hillbrow shooting victim successfully held in Johannesburg

JOHANNESBURG - The send-off show for the Hillbrow shooting victim Allan Percy Ndlovu (26) was successfully held at Berea Park on Sunday the 3rd  of September.Hundreds of mourners thronged  the venue to witness the emotionally cha…

Published: 05 Sep 2017 at 14:14hrs | | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah

Chaos at Macheso show

There was pandemonium at Alick Macheso's Glenora show at Wedza Spacemen Pamakani bar in Harare on Saturday.All hell broke loose when two gate crushers were caught, baptised with sand and water by Macheso's bouncers before being sent away.T…

Published: 09 Jul 2017 at 14:15hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Macheso brags about buying stands for band members

Orchestra Mberikwazvo boss Alick Macheso bragged about buying a stand for each of his 27 member band.Addressing his legions of fans in Mvurwi on Wednesday Macheso said he was after giving his band members a heritage that would last for the…

Published: 26 May 2017 at 10:23hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Ex-band members plotting a war against Macheso

Alick Macheso's former band members, who were fired on allegations of indiscipline, are reportedly plotting a war against their former boss.H-Metro heard the duo of Tafirei Nyamunda and Donald Gogo who were shown the exit few months ago ha…

Published: 23 May 2017 at 12:50hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Macheso's second attempt to go for Ireland tour fails

Sungura ace Alick Macheso's second attempt to go for Ireland tour has failed to materialise amid revelations that the musician and his band members failed to get their visas, again.The trip was initially set for October and had to be moved…

Published: 01 Dec 2016 at 04:37hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Macheso for Polokwane festival

Sungura musician Alick Macheso tomorrow makes his debut performance at Phalaphala Royal Heritage Festival in Polokwane, South Africa.The musician is set to headline the festival that will see several artists performing.Tich Makahamadze the…

Published: 09 Sep 2016 at 07:57hrs | 3 | by Tawanda Marwizi

Tuku & Macheso Invade UK For Massive Album Launches

Call this tour the clash of the titans, name it Zim's Gallaticos or simple think of it as Home Away From Home, this is a tour dubbed Tuku-Macheso Reloaded.  It's not called Reloaded for nothing, it's a packed fun filled joint. UK reve…

Published: 21 Jul 2016 at 21:10hrs | 818 | by Ezra Tshisa

Macheso set for Bulawayo

Up-and-coming contemporary jazz musician Sam Dondo and his Impala Subway Crooners will be in Bulawayo later this month to launch Dondo's debut album, Dyara Minamato.The album launch will also serve as a way of promoting the new artiste's c…

Published: 19 May 2016 at 06:29hrs | 2769 | by Showbiz Reporter

Macheso regains mojo

At one time his career had taken a deep plunge, but sungura musician Alick Macheso seems to have struck the right chord following the release of his album Tsoka Dzerwendo.The six-track album, which was released early this year, has become …

Published: 15 May 2016 at 08:11hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

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